Gas tank repair on a Original

[Flingarrows]

Originally Posted by mobermiller

Ok, if it is indeed a pipe thread issue, what would on do to repair it? I'm using Teflon tape as a thread sealer should I use something else? .

I used Permatex #3 in the same spot. No leaks. It is supposed to be fuel resistant: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/p...-liquid-detail

[ol'George]

old school repair back in the day, was to use shellac and wind a piece
of sewing thread into the pipe thread.
don't laugh, it worked.
It goes back to days of cars with wooden wheels

[DoubleO7]

If you have a no good junk tank you could desolder the fitting and use that.
Or get one of these:
http://www.fueltankparts.com/1-8-weld-bung-steel.html
And solder it on instead.

[mobermiller]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

I've seen epoxy putty for fuel tank repairs (have never used it myself) you might be able to load the threads up with that and screw it in, if that is where it's leaking.

I've used epoxy putty in the past and it is good stuff for tank repair but it's an ugly fix. This would probably be a permanent solution and I possibly would never be able to remove the settling bowl again, but if it doesn't leak...........

I did sand blast the tank and nothing was obvious around the fitting. I opted to use epoxy glue around the fitting avoiding the threads. I'll next put the settling bowl back on and put gas in the tank to see if it truly is leaking around the threads before doing something that would be a more permanent fix to the threads.

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I meant to take photos but forgot. Sorry!

[johns cubs]

Originally Posted by ol'George

old school repair back in the day, was to use shellac and wind a piece
of sewing thread into the pipe thread.
don't laugh, it worked.
It goes back to days of cars with wooden wheels

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Like this one?

[johns cubs]

I use Rector seal trublue. Use it on all gas lines, natural, LP, gasoline. Have never had a leak in all the years since my old partner introduced me to it. On water lines i always wrap with teflon tape and then pain with trublue. Probobly over kill but again never had to go back and fix a leak

[mobermiller]

Well, I solved my leak problem. As you can see in the photo, I sand blasted the tank and then used 2 part epoxy glue. If you look on the upper left side under the glue you can see the area I suspected was the leak. I wrapped extra Teflon tape onto the nipple and the settling glass tightened right up. I then tested for leaks and there was non.

The nipple sure does have some wear to it, so time will tell if I develop another leak. Under paint the epoxy glue looks good.

Thanks for the help!